How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Acura RDX?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2020 Acura RDX, which is 6% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Acura RDX transmission or powertrain?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component area on the 2020 Acura RDX.

At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 4,607 miles, indicating many owners experienced issues early in ownership.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

Yes. NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with the 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Acura RDX.

2020 Acura RDX Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Acura RDX, 6% of its 345 total complaints for the year. One crash and two injuries are reported, with a median failure mileage of 4,607 miles. No related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 6% of 345
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 4,607 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses power or acceleration on the highway, often at speeds around 35 to 75 mph, sometimes with the check engine light flashing.
Owners report the vehicle entering 'limp mode,' where it will not shift gears and slows dramatically, forcing a pull over to a shoulder.
During acceleration from a stop, engine RPM climbs to 6,000-7,000 but the vehicle barely moves, requiring a restart to correct.
In at least one case the engine stalled completely and would not restart, leaving the transmission stuck in park with no way to shift to neutral.
Loss of power sometimes happens during wet or rainy conditions, occasionally accompanied by shaking or stuttering before the vehicle loses propulsion.

When 2020 Acura RDX transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 31, 2019, latest Sep 9, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2020 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Acura RDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20072 (4%)
20082 (6%)
20091 (7%)
20102 (9%)
20112 (13%)
20122 (13%)
20137 (4%)
20142 (1%)
20154 (1%)
20169 (23%)
201723 (30%)
201812 (16%)
201937 (8%)
202022 (6%)
202113 (12%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (9%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Acura RDX?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2020 Acura RDX, which is 6% of the 345 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Acura RDX transmission or powertrain?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component area on the 2020 Acura RDX.
At what mileage do these transmission and powertrain problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 4,607 miles, indicating many owners experienced issues early in ownership.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: Yes. NHTSA records show 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with the 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Acura RDX.